Our Process for Egress System

• Excavate the area where the window will be installed.
• Saw cut the foundation to the size of the window.
• Install steel window buck.
• Install window that meets village code - Vinyl slider or crank open style.
• Seal all sides of window buck.
• Install window well drain.
• Fill window well base with stone.
• Back fill area as the final step.

 

 

 

 

 

International Residential Code
For One and Two Family Dwellings, Chapter 3, Section R310 (2000)requirements are:

• Sill height shall not exceed 44 inches above the floor.
• Minimum net clear opening shall be 5.7 square feet; exception - grade level windows.
• A minimum clear opening of 5 square feet.
• Minimum net clear opening height shall be 24 inches.
• Minimum net clear opening width shall be 20 inches.